How to Prepare Yourself For the International Degree

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1 Page 1 of 5 Undergraduate Degree Map for Completion in Four Years College: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Department: Government Name of Program: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Degree Designation: BA Emphasis/Concentration: Option: Version: Version Explanation: Type of Program: Standard Major Minor Required: Yes Specific Minor (if required): Program Description: The International Major consists of 42 credit hours plus a minimum of one year (8 credits) of a foreign language. (The 42 required credits may include experiential learning or study abroad, maximum of 15 credits. Students must always consult with their advisor for the final approval of all experiential learning/study abroad credits for the International major.) The International degree is designed to prepare students for employment in international organizations, governmental and charitable agencies in the international arena, and business and financial institutions with over seas interests, or to provide a broad liberal arts education. Admission Requirements: Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum university admission requirements are: a minimum of 2 earned semester credit hours a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 ( C ). Advising: You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to successful completion of the degree. To prepare a program of study suitable to the needs and interests of the individual student, the international relations major is required to consult with an advisor. The student's individualized program will be on file with the Department of Government and the awarding of a degree will depend upon fulfillment of the program. A complete listing of program faculty, policies, and course descriptions is available in the undergraduate bulletin. TERM 1 FALL

2 Page 2 of 5 Completion of 15 credit hours POL 21 World Politics Term 1 Notes: Choose a minor. TERM 2 SPRING Completion of 0 credit hours Advance to Sophomore status POL 241 Introduction to Comparative Politics Minor Term 2 Notes: General Education: 2 courses should be writing intensive. Determine which area of emphasis you would like to pursue. TERM FALL 4 100/200 level course unless academic advisor allows upper division permission. Minor Language 4 Term Notes: General Education: Fulfill 2 diverse cultures graduation requirement.

3 Page of 5 TERM 4 SPRING Completion of 60 credit hours Advance to Junior status Minor Minor Language 4 Term 4 Notes: Discuss International Experiential Learning requirement with academic advisor. General Education: Fulfill the 8 language credits graduation requirement or by demonstrating foreign language proficiency, for example, scoring or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam in a foreign language and graduating with a "C" average or better from a high school where the main classroom instruction was in a language other than English. Note that language credits do not count toward the International degree. TERM 5 FALL Apply for Graduation POL XXX Political Science Comparative Politics Major Requirement POL 41 International Minor Term 5 Notes: Check that you are on track to complete 44 credits of general education courses by your graduation date. Decide on experience for International Experiential Learning with consultation of academic advisor. TERM 6 SPRING Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status Major Restricted Elective in International

4 Page 4 of 5 Completion of 90 credit hours Advance to Senior status Major Restricted Elective in International Minor General Education 4 Term 6 Notes: Check that you are on track to complete 40 credits of upper division courses by your graduation date. TERM 7 FALL Minor Term 7 Notes: Minor is completed. TERM 8 SPRING International Experiential Learning 6 15 This requirement can be fulfilled through one or more courses. This must be done in consultation with student's academic advisor. General Education 4 General Electives Term 8 Notes: Major is completed. General Education is completed (44 credits). Student completes 120 credits. Student graduates with BA in International.

5 Page 5 of 5 PROGRAM NOTES DEGREE MAP CHECKLIST: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum of 15 credits per semester 2. General Education = 44 credits. Diverse Cultures = 2 course (6 credits minimum) from two disciplines 4. Writing Intensive = 2 courses (6 credits minimum) 5. Major = 48 credits 6. Upper Division Requirements = 40 credits minimum 7. Professional Education (if required) = 0 credits 8. Language Requirements (if BA) = 8 credits minimum 9. Minor = 21 credits 10. Total credits required for degree 120 DEGREE MAP COMPLETE Map is complete and ready for review 1. Faculty please send an to your Department Chair when map is ready to review. 2. Department Chair please send an to your Dean when map is ready to review.. Dean please send an to the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Studies when map is ready to review. DEAN APPROVAL Map reviewed and approved by Dean Save and Close